SQL Server 2008 has not yet been released. The press is saying it may be as late as fourth quarter.

>Is there someone who has been to one of the "Heroes Happen Here" Launch events? On Microsoft's registration web site,
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>http://www.microsoft.com/heroeshappenhere/register/default.mspx
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>it looks like the launch event has already occured in places such as Los Angeles.
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>My question: What type of "promotional" versions of Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 are given to attendees?
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>Hopefully the versions are at least "standard" and not some form of a pre-RTM release or an "expires in 90 days" product.
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>Your insights are always appreciated.
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>- Tom Allan